Mary Ellen Lerch (MeMe)
Mary Ellen Lerch (MeMe), 94, died June 21, 2022. Our beloved MeMe was born in Columbus to Frank and Ellen Spear. In 1945 she married Richard Lerch who died in 1979. Also preceded in death by her daughter Susan Sargent, grandson Joshua Lerch, siblings, John and Pauline.
An active Buckeye fan, MeMe is survived by children: Claudia Lamprecht, Julie Roush (Billy), Richard Lerch (Maureen Miner), son-in-law Michael Lamprecht. Also survived by grandchildren: Erin, Betsy, Nathan, Adam, Ben and Alex, many great grandchildren also survive, as well as siblings: Charlotte, Paul, Teresa and Betty.
Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High Street, on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, at 1:30, Monday, June 27, Father Michael Watson officiating. The family is deeply grateful to Pat, Debbie, the King family and to NCR Hospice. Memorial Masses and donations to National Church Residences Hospice are suggested: NCR, 2233 N. Bank Dr., Columbus, OH 43220. God speed MeMe!